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Early Settlers Picnic Reflects on Home Life and Patriotism
The Black Hawk County Early Settlers association gathered at Hanna's Grove where speakers named the old home as center of love and discipline. George E. Pike praised the family altar and parental authority, while Brice Gates shared a Europe trip highlight, noting American freedoms and heavy abroad taxes. General Phil Hanna extolled America’s scenery and strength, urging pride in the homeland.
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Black Hawk County
Early Settlers” Association
Hanna’s Grove
George E. Pike
America
Pike
Gates
Brice Gates
Gates Business College
John G. Miller
Belgium
International Rotary Convention
Europe
Great Britain
England
King
Paris
Germany
United States
France
Memeland
Phil C. Hanna
Washington
Hanna
Iowa
Sam
George B. Shoemaker
Association
W. Virden
Lucy Huntington
Henry C. Mullan
Mattie Virden Thompson